Dear Ann Landers,
am writ-ing in the hope of reaching "House-bound" and others who are afraid of crowds, other people, and have a host of fears that can't be described. My life was good. I had every human comfort. There was no logical reason for me to have attacks of panic. But for a long time I was afraid to go anywhere for fear I'd faint or be hurt by some unknown force. It is impossi-ble to describe the tortures I suffered because none of it makes sense. I went to two psychiatrists. They didn't help me. I joined another church. It made no difference. Then a neighbor suggested Recovery, Inc. I thought, "What do I have to lose?" So I went to a meeting. It was like a mira-cle. Suddenly I knew I was going to make it. For the first time someone got inside my head and said, "You are not the only one with this problem," and told me what to do about it. Because of Recovery, Inc., I realized I had "agoraphobia." At last my fear had a name and I knew what I was fighting. Today I am able to go anywhere. I love life. I'm free of fear. I'm a new person. Please, Ann, I know you've mentioned this grand organization in your column before, but do it again. It- SAVED ME

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